Job Description Summary

Join GE as an Operator in Training (OIT) at our Vancouver, WA power plant, where you'll support the operation of gas and steam turbines, water treatment systems, and other critical equipment. This hands-on role provides exposure to industrial operations and prepares you for a career in power generation.

Job Description

Posted Position Title

Operator in Training (OIT)

Role Summary/Purpose

GE Vernova is seeking a dedicated and safety-focused Operator in Training (OIT) to join our power generation team in Vancouver, WA. This entry-level role supports the daily operation and maintenance of key plant systems including gas turbines, steam turbines, diesel generators, pumps, compressors, and water treatment systems. The OIT will perform inspections, log data, respond to alarms, assist in plant startups and shutdowns, and carry out routine maintenance tasks under the direction of a Shift Supervisor.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work with mechanical equipment which includes diesel engines, emergency generator, heat recovery steam generator, reverse osmosis and EDI water treatment systems, air compressors, motors, pumps, etc.
• Perform routine inspections and tests to ensure plant is operating at optimal level
• Monitor and maintain all required data logs/records outside of the control room
• Maintain log of meter and gauge reading and record data such as water test results and quantity of fuel consumed
• Assist in plant shutdown and startup procedures
• Operate all plant equipment/systems within scope of responsibility
• Assist/perform routine maintenance of basic plant equipment
• Report any conflicts to the Shift Supervisor
• Complete the routine inspections and assigned tasks to support the site Discharge Prevention Containment and Countermeasures Plan as well as handle all hazardous materials and wastes in a safe and environmentally friendly manner
• Aggressively maintain a safe working environment to include good housekeeping practices of assigned work area and comply with all applicable environmental, health and safety policies
• Assist in shutdown and startup procedures during outages
• Respond to all alarms and malfunctions of plant operations and take necessary corrective measures per the instruction of the shift supervisor
• Perform maintenance activities as directed
• Perform Lock Out Tag Out duties in accordance with site procedures
• Perform other duties as requested, as well as all reasonable requests from the shift supervisor and manager

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma/GED with 2+ years of industrial experience or an Associate’s degree in Power Generation, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts
• Ability and willingness to climb ladders and stairs as required
• Ability and willingness to walk/stand for up to 12 hours as required
• Ability and willingness to lift up to 50 pounds as required
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability and willingness to complete a physical and other evaluations for hearing and respirator use upon hire and annually thereafter

• Ability to incorporate teamwork into daily operating and safety work tasks
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions furnished in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several variables
• Comply with all applicable environmental, health and safety policies
• Ability to accept feedback and deal calmly and effectively under high-stress situations
• Ability to adjust to daily work scope changes as required to operate the facility
• Strong mathematical knowledge to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications

About Us

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $28-$34 USD Hourly.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This position will stay open on the career website until at least January 30, 2026.

Benefits Available to You:

GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:

 

 

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on January 21, 2026.

 

 

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays. New hires also receive 40 hours of personal business time, 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law), and two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

 

 

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.